Ars (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1959, Ars is a documentary film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. A complex, evocative portrait of Jean-Marie Baptiste Vianney, the parish priest of Ars, whose humble and loving life led to sainthood.
Who’s in it. Ars stars Jacques Demy as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Ars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ars tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ars (1959)?
- In US, Ars is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ars worth watching?
- Ars holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ars?
- Ars stars Jacques Demy.
- When was Ars released?
- Ars was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.